Financial Advisor AIFA H/F

ENGIE has set the goal of being the best energy transition utility. We are committed to accelerating the transition towards a carbon-neutral world and we have set our targets accordingly. For Renewable and Flexible Power, our objective is to reach 95 GW of installed renewable and storage capacity by 2030. Our ambition is to deliver greener, affordable, and smarter electrons that bring real added value to the existing system. To achieve this, we will deploy an ambitious investment plan of 21 to 24 billion euros over the next three years.

Acquisitions, Investments and Financial Advisory (“AIFA”) play a key role in major transactions and strategic initiatives of the Group by supporting ENGIE’s growth ambitions while protecting long-term shareholder value creation objectives. Our role is to provide valuation, financing and structuring guidance throughout the business development process and to secure the most competitive sources of funding for our projects. While regional AIFA teams are integrated in the regional hubs and support all GBUs in their geographies, they closely work with the AIFA GBU Renewable and Flexible Power team for matters related to the  development, investment and financing activities. Therefore, the team led by the Head of AIFA GBU Renewable and Flexible Power (Head of AIFA R&F GBU) covers all geographies and is the connector between AIFA and the CFO of the GBU.

R&F GBU Financial Advisor

Objective : 

Support Head of AIFA R&F GBU in:

• Support, challenge and review of Development and Investment files: review valuation and financing aspects of projects with regional AIFA teams in charge ahead of GBU/Group Development or Investment Committees with a particular focus on value drivers and risk/reward profile ; anticipate issues ahead of GBU/Head of AIFA R&F GBU reviews and highlight deviations from Group investment criteria
• Ensure transversality and consistency of approaches across Regions for projects of similar nature, ensure application of common AIFA global practices and methodologies, foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and teamwork across AIFA teams
• Contribute to the simplification of the AIFA methodology and processes
• Where required, evaluate competitive levers that could be used by the R&F GBU on investment files while respecting group methodologies
• Develop / support valuation methodologies for new businesses (e.g. co-located and standalone BESS, floating wind/ solar,…) and participate to the drafting of Business Case Guidelines together with GBU Business Development teams and Investment Office
• Build and share knowledge / expertise on renewable energy, BESS, desalination and thermal technology and markets
• As required, support and follow-up on project financing, M&A and sell-down processes
• Provide support to Group/GBU finance processes such as impairment tests, MTP/Hors Socle, strategic deep-dives or special projects
• Where required, work with business development, technical, HSE, legal, tax, accounting teams and other GBUs to ensure close coordination on processes and files

May include support to AIFA Regional Heads (peak load support) on Projects, including financial analysis and valuation, as well as financing structuring : valuation and risk analysis of new projects; bankability analysis and preparation of financing plans; selection of funding sources / banks; structuring of equity; structuring and execution of acquisitions and project financings.

May also include support to AIFA Heads for other GBUs.

Degree/experiences :

• Finance / Economics / Engineering / Business degree or a professional qualification such as CFA (or equivalent)
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• Experience in financial advisory, financing, financial modelling, M&A, project development
• Experience in planning and managing processes and proven experience in managing people within a project team environment

Specific knowledge/skills:

• Experience in valuation, financing and structuring of acquisition and/or greenfield projects within a strategic player, a bank, a private equity fund or an advisory firm
• Good understanding of investment, acquisitions and divestments including valuation methodologies, risk allocation, negotiation of legal documentation and contracts Strong and proven analytical and quantitative skills, capable of building up proficient financial modelling
• Commercial acumen with good understanding of project value drivers in the renewable and flexible generation sector
• Planning ability and capacity to deliver on plans
• Strong communication skills with ability to synthetize complex topics
• Ability to multitask and to work effectively under pressure
• Behavioural capabilities: problem solving, strong personality and leadership, common sense and sense of humour
• Ability to work efficiently in a broad cultural spectrum
• Languages: fluent English is mandatory, French highly valuable

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Business understanding :

• Sound understanding of the renewable energy and   flexible generation businesses and market dynamics.
• Proven understanding of energy markets
• Sound understanding of banking and funding processes / issues is a plus

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Location/travel : 

• Based in Paris
• Possible travels in regions where R&F GBU has a presence

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